Total births
3,228
Unisex name · since 1976
Zia
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 3,228 babies named Zia, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1191
- among girls today
- 3,228
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Zia is the #1191 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 3,228 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Zia recorded 3,228 times among girls since 1976, holding rank #1191 nationally today, ahead of 93% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #1191 among girls today
- 3,228 born since 1976
- 2010s peak decade
- 93% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zia is currently the #1191 unisex name in America, more common than 93% of girls - 3,228 born since 1976, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1191
- among girls today
- 3,228
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other girls
Zia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1191
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 93% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Zia was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
200 babies were named Zia in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Zia compares
3,228 Top 17% higher than 83% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zia's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,228 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 200 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zia's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 86% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 14%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 200, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,191
Active since
1976
Zia popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 200
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Zia popularity over time - boys
322 total births recorded since 1985 (Zia as boys' name)
Zia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zia's strongest decade.
1,303 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Zia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 50
1980s
50 births
- 1990s 201
1990s
201 births
- 2000s
2000s
646 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,303 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,023 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,303 births (40% of all-time use).
How Zia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Zia's total volume
Zia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zia by state
Where Zia concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 459 | 14.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 317 | 9.8% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 164 | 5.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 138 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Florida | | 128 | 4.0% |
| #6 | Washington | | 66 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 59 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Colorado | | 57 | 1.8% |
California share of Zia's total US births 14.2%
Even split
459 of 3,228 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Zia appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zia? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 3,228 babies named Zia. Today it holds rank #1191 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 200 births.
When was Zia most popular? ▼
Zia was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,303 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Zia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zia are California (459 births), Texas (317 births), New Mexico (164 births).
Is Zia a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zia is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,228 births, and as a boy's name it has 322 births.
How long has the name Zia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zia since 1976 -- 50 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ziah, Zianna, Ziana, Ziara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zia's data
- Zia's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,303 total births) through the 2020s (1,023) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zias (459 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zia
Nearby Names Like Zia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zia
Ziah Girl
#3112 917 births
Zianna Girl
#4628 699 births
Ziana Girl
#5709 590 births
Ziara Girl
#5520 534 births
Zian Girl
152 births
Compare Zia side by side: Zia vs Ziah Zia vs Zianna Zia vs Ziana
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zia
Maelyn #1190
2,490 births · Peak 2024
Landry #1192
5,842 births · Peak 2018
Asha #1189
9,069 births · Peak 2000
Raylynn #1193
3,827 births · Peak 2017
Shea #1188
12,565 births · Peak 2005
Ryann #1194
11,348 births · Peak 2006
Korra #1187
2,135 births · Peak 2021
Maylin #1195
3,133 births · Peak 2024
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zia: #1191 Unisex Name - 3,228 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.